LIVE | Launch Conference of the Project “Good Practices and Knowledge Transfer for Strengthening Administrative Capacity in Regional Development Policy between Romania and the Republic of Moldova”
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Chișinău, September 11, 2025 – This morning, the launch conference of the project “Good Practices and Knowledge Transfer for Strengthening Administrative Capacity in Regional Development Policy between Romania and the Republic of Moldova” (code ROMD00709) is taking place, implemented under the Interreg NEXT Romania – Republic of Moldova Program.
The event is held at Palatul Republicii, 2nd floor, Chișinău, gathering experts and officials from regional development, public administration, business, education, medical, and cultural sectors, as well as members of the diplomatic corps and the media.
Project Objectives
The project, implemented by the Center for Analysis and Planning of Regional Development (CAPDR) Iași, in partnership with the Regional Development Agency of Chișinău (ADR), aims to strengthen cross-border cooperation and develop administrative capacity in regional policy.
Key objectives include:
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Transfer of good practices between Romania and the Republic of Moldova;
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Development of administrative and institutional competencies for implementing regional policies;
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Creation of a joint regional development strategy, with clearly segmented priorities and identification of strategic partners in each area.
AGENDA OF THE OPENING CONFERENCE
Project: “Good Practices and Knowledge Transfer for Strengthening Administrative Capacity in Regional Development Policy between Romania and the Republic of Moldova” (ROMD00709)
Date: Thursday, September 11, 2025
Location: Palace of the Republic, Chișinău, 2nd floor – Str. Maria Cebotari 16
09:30 – 10:00 | Participant Registration
10:00 – 10:10 | Project Presentation – CAPDR Romania
Bogdan Tanasă, Project Manager CAPDR, Conference Moderator
→ Presents the project objectives and introduces Ion Ștefanovici, CAPDR President
10:10 – 10:20 | Project Presentation – ADR Chișinău
Adrian Gâlcă, Project Manager ADR Chișinău, Conference Moderator
→ Presents the ADR Chișinău part of the project and introduces Sergiu Brânză, ADR Chișinău Director
10:20 – 12:10 | Interventions Romania – Republic of Moldova
- 10:20 – 10:30 | Romania – Cristian-Leon Țurcanu, Ambassador of Romania to the Republic of Moldova
- 10:30 – 10:40 | Republic of Moldova – Corneliu Cirimpei, Secretary of State, Ministry of Infrastructure and Regional Development of the Republic of Moldova
- 10:40 – 10:45 | Republic of Moldova – Dorin Junghietu, Minister of Energy of the Republic of Moldova
- 10:45 – 10:50 | Romania – Constantin Toma, Mayor of Dărmănești (Bacău)
- 10:50 – 10:55 | Republic of Moldova – Dionisie Ternovschi, President of the Ungheni District Council
- 10:55 – 11:00 | Romania – Florin Buțura, Mayor of Ștefănești (Botoșani)
- 11:00 – 11:05 | Republic of Moldova – Iurie Tănase, Vice President of the Soroca District Council
- 11:05 – 11:10 | Romania – Elena Luminița Lipșa, Mayor of Ipatele (Iași)
- 11:10 – 11:15 | Republic of Moldova – Natalia Iepuraș, Administrator of ZEL “Ungheni-Business”
- 11:15 – 11:20 | Romania – Gabriel Amironesei, European Funds Specialist
- 11:20 – 11:25 | Republic of Moldova – Nina Costiuc, Mayor of Budești
- 11:25 – 11:30 | Romania – Vasile Cozan, Mayor of Panaci (Suceava)
- 11:30 – 11:35 | Republic of Moldova – Alexei Percemlî, Mayor of Bubuieci
- 11:35 – 11:40 | Romania – Vasile Iliuț, Mayor of Vicovu de Sus
- 11:40 – 11:45 | Republic of Moldova – Viorica Beregoi, Mayor of Trușeni
- 11:45 – 11:50 | Romania – Ana Maria Ardeleanu, Grădinile Romane (Neamț)
- 11:50 – 11:55 | Republic of Moldova – Corina Timofti, Director Hotel Zen Resort & SPA, ANTRIM
- 11:55 – 12:00 | Republic of Moldova – Gheorghe Mândru, Director, “B.P. Hasdeu” Cahul Theatre
- 12:00 – 12:05 | Republic of Moldova – Mihai Ciocanu, Deputy Director, Institute of Emergency Medicine
- 12:05 – 12:10 | Romania – Carmen Năstase, European Funds Expert – Cultural Projects
- 12:10 – 12:15 | Republic of Moldova – Victor Burunsus, Strategic Consulting Expert
- 12:15 – 12:20 | Ivan Kiusse – Mayor of Budjac, Odesa
12:25 – 13:00 | Lunch Break & Networking
Participants and Multidisciplinary Involvement
The conference brings together representatives of central and local administration, business, medical, educational, and cultural sectors, as well as regional development experts from both countries. The event emphasizes the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration to enhance public policy efficiency and optimize the use of available European funds.
Strategic Importance of the Project
In the current context, the project highlights substantial funds allocated to the Republic of Moldova in its path to EU candidate status. Strengthening collaboration with Romania is seen as a strategic pillar for stability, economic development, and regional cohesion, facilitating the exchange of expertise and administrative know-how.
Timeline and Expected Results
The project runs from August 1, 2025, to July 31, 2026, and aims to:
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Organize training sessions and experience exchanges between authorities from both countries;
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Develop a joint regional development strategy;
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Identify and promote strategic partnerships in priority sectors;
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Report periodically and communicate results to the public and decision-makers.
LIVE from Chișinău
The event is broadcast live, providing participants and the public the opportunity to follow in real time the official launch of the project and a detailed presentation of its objectives and activities.
The project represents an important step in strengthening cross-border relations and preparing the Republic of Moldova for European integration through the application of good practices and development of administrative capacity.
